NewMoonGirls (http://www.newmoongirls.com)

common sense media says

Dynamo site for girls has priorities right.


parents & educators say
  • 75% say there are positive messages

What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this site is a sister spin-off from the award-winning magazine New Moon Girls. It's aimed at girls 8-12 years old; content is written by girls and about girls'/women's issues and accomplishments. Girls can post questions, contribute to staff-moderated message boards, and read or publish stories, videos, art, and poems, all of which are screened before posting to the public. Girls decide whether they want to share their creative portfolios or keep them private. There's a New Moon store where posters, back issues of the magazine, and T-shirts are sold. Otherwise, this site is completely ad free. It's a subscription model, with a membership fee of $19.95 per year.

Educational value: Girl heroes of today and tomorrow are highlighted.
Positive messages: High self esteem and mentoring are clear goals of this site.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Girls can find information on body image, puberty, and their first period here.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: No ads. New Moon store sells t-shirts, posters, and back issues of the magazine.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.

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Talk to your kids
Families can talk about whether they might like to participate in discussions or post questions on this type of Web site. What kinds of questions might they feel more comfortable asking on the computer versus with a friend or adult? Will they actually check back to find out who has responded? What will they do if the response to their question is un-satisfactory in some way?

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
Like the award-winning magazine (with seven Parent's Choice Foundation Gold Awards), Newmoongirls.com has its priorities right. All postings and chats are either prescreened or moderated by adults. Girls will find articles about influential women past and present, as well as positive stories posted by girls about their daily struggles. The "Beautiful Girls" section pays tribute to girls who have shown beauty from the inside out. At "Ask A Girl" or "Dear Luna," girls can post a question or just talk about what's important to them. This site provides rich opportunities for girls to mentor one another and learn more about themselves through self-expression.

A parent section and article library are on the way. As membership grows, more public-led content will make this site dynamo.


This review was written by Dana Cotter
 
 

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What parents & educators say

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Based on 4 parent & educator reviews:
  • 75% say there are positive messages

Most useful reviews by all members

bat3151
teen, 16 years old
 
Fun and Safe
I'm a new moon girl, and I'm on the editorial board! They have moderators, who are GEB parents, so PARENTS get to choose what goes on the site! Nothing inappropriate or rude gets through. It's fun, and great for girls to share work, and interact. 5 stars.

lava girl
kid, 9 years old
 
my newspaper
i love tis website but how do u do the photo

mathgirlie
teen, 14 years old
 
AWESOME!!!!!
I love this site! Sometimes some slightly mature topics (sex) come up in the message boards though.... otherwise O.K.

mcale
parent of 9 and 11 year old
 
A great place for tween girls
My 11 year old daughter has had a subscription to this magazine/website for a year, and I also bought a subscription for her school library. It is a girl-produced piece of media, all carefully monitored by adults. My daughter likes to use the chat rooms - which are not live interactions, but moderated - and through that has found e-pals who are math crazy and diabetic, both characteristics of my daughter. She has also contributed to discussions about what it is like to have chronic medical conditions, which has given her a sense of empowerment in that she is helping to educate her peers. I give it a complete thumbs up. My only criticism of the magazine would be that it is a bit thin on content sometimes, though my daughter seems happy enough; and there is plenty going on through the website. A great place to send your tween girls if you want to avoid the sexualization/celebrity nonsense in other girls' mags.

wtichgirl
kid, 10 years old
 
love it!

Mega129
adult
 
Safe Online Empowerment for Girls!
:) Awesome! My only concerns are language (ex. Oh my God) and periods, young sex, etc, etc,. Other than that, it's a safe, fun world that allows you to express creativity and chat with people like you!

Kristennel
parent of 8 and 11 year old
 
Great site for responsible pre-teen girls
Great website for pre-teen girls. Good, safe site for an introduction to on-line interaction with other girls. Kids can communicate with other children on-line, so parents should definitely monitor. But so far, we've found it to be a great resource.

lil GiGi
teen, 14 years old
 
i like it

Wrigbe
parent of 5 and 9 year old
 
Great for girls aged 8 years or more
In a world awash in consumerism and negative stereotypes for girls, New Moon Girls is an oasis. It gives age appropriate information on a whole range of issues as well as a range of positive role models for girls. And the best thing is that the kids actually like it!

singer11
teen, 13 years old
 
The Absolutely Perfect Website!
I LIVE for this website! It's an amazing, safe, online community for girls. I feel so safe on New Moon, and I've made so many great friends. On the message boards I know that girls feel the same way about things that I do, and even if they don't, we're able to have a respectful debate about something. I can post videos, photos, stories, poetry, etc. in My Stuff, and girls can comment and tell me what they think. You can participate in chats with other girls and authors. There are games to play, and it's also educational! You can talk about famous women, and things that empower girls. You're encouraged to use your voice and have your place in the world. New Moon is the perfect place for ANY girl, and I'm so happy that I'm a member.

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